Is participation on two different relays permissible if I am competing in different disciplines?

Can I switch from an individual entry to a relay entry or vice versa?

• Relay entry to Individual entry: Yes, you many change your relay entry to an individual entry, if General Entry is still open. Please note, you will NOT receive the difference in entry fee. Once you switched categories, you will NOT have the opportunity to do so again. Requests must be received in writing via e-mail to your race specific email. Without exception all requests must be received on or before the withdrawal deadline.

• Individual entry to Relay entry: If relay registration is open, you will be able to change your entry by paying the difference between the individual entry price and the relay entry price. Requests must be received in writing via e-mail to your race specific email. Without exception all requests must be received on or before the withdrawal deadline.

Does each relay member receive a timing chip?

No. The team will receive one chip. The timing chip acts as a “baton” and team members must handoff the timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline. Relay athletes must keep ankle strap and chip on their ankle at all times until making the transfer between teammates.

How does transition work? Do the cyclist/runner need to stay in transition the entire time?

For most events, a relay pen will be designated for the teams to gather. This is where the passing of the timing chip will take place in order to move on to the next discipline. If the race provides a relay pen, only the cyclist is allowed in transition, he/she must have the chip from the swimmer before un-racking the bike, and must rack the bike before passing the chip to the runner.

If the race does NOT provide a relay pen, the cyclist and runner will meet their team members at the bike rack. Please make sure to coordinate with team members regarding estimated times members are not loitering in transition during the race.

Are cutoffs the same for relay teams?

Yes. Relay Teams are expected to make the below course cut-offs:

• SWIM: Each wave will have 1:10 to complete the swim. Athletes who take longer than 1:10 to complete the swim will receive a DNF. Additionally, any athlete that starts in the final wave and misses the 1:10 cut off will not be allowed to continue on in the race and will receive a DNF.

• BIKE: 5 hours and 30 minutes after the relay wave start.

• RUN: 8 hours and 30 minutes after the relay wave start.

• TOTAL TIME: The race will officially end 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave. Each team will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race. Any team that takes longer than 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race will receive a DNF.

Can cyclist/runner watch the swimmer?

You are more than welcome to head to the swim start to watch your swimmer. Just be cautious of the timing. At double transition races, it may be difficult for the runner to get back to Transition 2 before the cyclist returns.

If a team member fails to make the course cutoff, can other team members still complete their leg of the race?

No. Failure to complete the swim or bike course within the time constraints will result as a DNF of the entire team. Please refer to the Athlete Guide for the time cut-offs on each bike and run course.

Can all team members cross the finish line together?

No. Only the run leg relay participant is able to cross the finish line. If more than one team member crosses the finish line, the team will receive a DNF. All other relay participants will be able to access post-race finish line athlete areas (not including the finish line chute).